Cannabis Education
What is Farnesene? Farnesene Effects, Benefits & Strains
Photo by Clem Onojeghuo One major impact of the expansion of cannabis legislation is a greater interest in plant medicine. Besides the controversial THC and everyone’s favorite legal cannabinoid CBD there are other plant compounds a.k.a. phytochemicals that show the extensive potential of medical marijuana. Farnesene, while not widely known, is one of these wonder…
Read MoreWhat is Ocimene? Ocimene Effects, Benefits & Strains
Photo by Karolina Grabowska Ocimene is one of the terpenes commonly found in cannabis. What are terpenes exactly? Terpenes are various chemicals in plants that help keep them alive and give what we observe as their flavors and scents. Expanding marijuana legalization is leading to more scientific and medical interest in these compounds. Ocimene is…
Read MoreHow to Smoke Weed: 4 Different Ways to Smoke Weed for Beginners
How to Roll the Perfect Joint or Blunts for Beginners & Tips for Smoking Weed Photo by DESIGNECOLOGIST on Unsplash It can always be a little embarrassing to not know how to do something, after all, you may be too shy to ask how to smoke weed. With cannabis use on the rise, you may…
Read MoreCan Your Edibles Expire? How Long do Weed, CBD & THC Gummies Last?
Photo by Elsa Olofsson Edibles offer a great delivery system for medical marijuana, especially for beginners. After all, smoking weed can be intimidating, but edibles offer all the beneficial cannabinoids without harsh smoke or requiring elaborate accessories like a dab rig or vape. Before you invest in edibles you may wonder, do edibles expire? How…
Read MoreWhat are Terpenes? Types of Terpenes & Effects
Photo by Jane Doan THC has driven much of the world’s love affair with cannabis and a fair amount of its controversy, after all, the only thing separating legal weed from hemp is its THC content. However, it’s not the only important compound in cannabis. What about terpenes? Terpenes are chemicals found in everything from…
Read MoreAlpha-Humulene Terpene Effects, Benefits, Flavor & Strains
Photo by Joris Neyt Cannabis may be highly coveted and contested due to its THC content. However, the expanded adoption of medical marijuana across the United States has led to a greater understanding of the countless biological chemicals found within everyone’s favorite herb. Humuene is one of these compounds and its full list of medical…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between Marijuana Decriminalization vs Legalization?
Photo by Ringo Hoffmann Cannabis law in the United States is complex and nuanced while the push for legalization is one of our major political hot topics. While still technically federally illegal, many states have adopted their own approaches to managing marijuana ranging from full prohibition to full legalization. Where exactly does decriminalization fit into…
Read MoreCan You Donate Blood If You Smoke Weed? Everything You Need to Know Before Donating
Donating blood is an extremely selfless act. Millions of Americans are regular donors because they want to help others. But there’s a considerable amount of confusion regarding whether you can donate blood at all. So, can you donate blood if you smoke weed? Weed smoking is not an obstacle to donating blood. So, why can…
Read MoreWhat is Pinene? Alpha-Pinene & Beta-Pinene Effects, Benefits & Strains
Photo by Lum3n People are turning to marijuana for more than just the high. Whether for pain relief, to reduce anxiety, or to better connect with their body cannabis offers a whole host of health benefits. It’s not just due to name-brand cannabinoids like THC and CBD. Many of these benefits are due in part…
Read MoreCan You Donate Plasma If You Smoke Weed?
Photo by Nguyễn Hiệp Can you donate plasma if you smoke weed? Donating blood or plasma is a selfless act that has the potential to save somebody’s life. An estimated five million Americans receive blood transfusions annually for various reasons. Yet there is consistently a shortage of available blood and plasma, especially for rarer blood…
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